Starke Ayres: Despatch Controller

Plennegy

  • Kempton Park, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for a Despatch Controller, based in Kempton Park. The purpose of this role is to ensure that all despatches are executed promptly and efficiently in line with customer requirements.RESPONSIBILITIES:Labour & Container Management
  • Request labour support from the Depot Manager to ensure efficient vehicle loading and off-loading.
  • Inspect containers for defects before loading and report findings to the Depot Supervisor.
  • Oversee safe and damage-free loading of containers for transit.
  • Supervise all loading and off-loading processes, ensuring product security.
Invoice & Documentation Management
  • Ensure that all invoices are received in line with pre-planned SAMIS Route Planning.
  • Complete and process all necessary despatch documentation for sub-contractors and couriers.
  • Maintain proper filing and matching of proof of delivery (POD) documents with relevant orders/invoices.
  • Track and report any outstanding PODs to the Depot Supervisor.
Delivery Scheduling & Coordination
  • Arrange collection and delivery appointments with sub-contractors and couriers.
  • Schedule delivery times with both customers and COD customers.
  • Ensure a fully completed and signed POD is received for all dispatched goods.
Cash Handling & Financial Transactions
  • Receive and sign for COD payments collected by drivers and forward them to the Admin Clerk at the end of each day.
  • Ensure signatures are obtained for all money transfers between depot personnel.
REQUIREMENTS:Qualifications:
  • Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (Essential)
  • Warehousing Diploma (Ideal)
Experience:
  • Working in a distribution warehouse or depot 2+ years
  • Experience working with despatching.
  • Experience in managing staff/drivers
Other:
  • Own reliable transport
  • Should be familiar with surrounding areas to plan routes
  • Should be able to speak/write both Afrikaans and English

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